2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 637 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
